TRAPEZE Teacher Trainings
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About
The following courses are part of the Born to Fly Aerial Teacher Certificate Program. All who meet the prerequisites are welcome to train with us, and the certificate is optional. Teaching Philosophy and Methods Trapeze is one of the original apparatuses in circus arts. In the 1960's, modern dancers began taking to the air and the single-point dance trapeze was born. We find that the low dance trapeze is an accessible way to begin an aerial journey, and we spend time on both dance and static trapezes in our Level 1 course. If you teach very early beginners, we highly recommend taking the Fabric/Sling 0 Teacher Training. We do allow participants to enter our program at Trapeze Level 1, and Level 0 is not required. Teaching trapeze requires a clear understanding of the skills, progressions, technique, spotting, diverse learning styles, and classroom management to help students find success. It’s important to recognize when a student is ready to progress, and then find unique ways for them to engage with level appropriate material. This allows you to reach more learners and to stay fresh in your own teaching over the long haul. By entering each class with a beginner’s mind, you will learn something new every time you teach. In the Born to Fly methodology, we expose our students to aerial theory early on through puzzles, and challenge their artistry through creative tasks. Our goal is to develop an aerialist’s strength, intelligence, and artistry simultaneously so nothing gets left behind. We ask students to spend more time with each skill, which allows them to build strength over a longer period of time before progressing to the next level. |
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Trapeze Level 1 Teacher Training
Aerial Arts of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah May 18-21, 2019 with Rebekah Leach theory combined with Fabric 1/Elizabeth Stich 30 hours 10 participants max. Course Fee: $850 after 2/15/18 Early Bird: $750 if deposit paid by 2/15/18 Books: $55 + shipping Schedule:
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Prerequisites:
Audition Video: Email video here.
Perform these skills in a sequence in any order over a crash mat at least 6" thick:
Required Reading:
What You Will Learn: This training features a mixture of static and dance trapeze skills inspired by different schools of thought including both circus and aerial dance. We begin with the low trapeze bar and seated skills that work for beginners of all types. The course progresses into standing work on the low bar, and then on to hanging skills underneath a mid-height bar. Sequencing for class planning offers instructors more material to include in their programs. Proper spotting, cueing techniques, and clear progressions are strongly emphasized. Clinics include spotting techniques, anatomy and core engagement progressions; while discussion topics include safety, teaching philosophies, classroom management, creative movement, and an open Q&A. The training concludes with practice teaching.
- One year of experience on trapeze.
- Must be injury-free (or have clearance from a health care provider to participate); at least 6 months postpartum.
- Must be at an intermediate level (can do basic inversions). Submit an audition video (see below).
- Previous experience in teaching is recommended but not required.
Audition Video: Email video here.
Perform these skills in a sequence in any order over a crash mat at least 6" thick:
- Tuck under the bar
- Knee hang
- 3 under the bar skills
- 3 on the bar skills (sitting or standing)
- Tuck in the ropes (upright - not inverted)
Required Reading:
- The Aerial Teacher’s Handbook by Julianna Hane - Order book here.
- Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts by Dr. Emily Scherb - available on Amazon
What You Will Learn: This training features a mixture of static and dance trapeze skills inspired by different schools of thought including both circus and aerial dance. We begin with the low trapeze bar and seated skills that work for beginners of all types. The course progresses into standing work on the low bar, and then on to hanging skills underneath a mid-height bar. Sequencing for class planning offers instructors more material to include in their programs. Proper spotting, cueing techniques, and clear progressions are strongly emphasized. Clinics include spotting techniques, anatomy and core engagement progressions; while discussion topics include safety, teaching philosophies, classroom management, creative movement, and an open Q&A. The training concludes with practice teaching.